Boardman sizing

timbo_tim
timbo_tim Posts: 199
edited October 2016 in MTB buying advice
Decided I cant wait for a Halfords sale to pick up a cheaper Bizango, so am heading towards the discounted Boardman Comp at £520. However, want to make sure I get the right size reserved (yes I know I should go in for a fitting) but in advance, just wanted a rough guide if I should be securing an 18" or 19". If it doesn't fit, I just wont pay for it, but I want to at least reserve one that will probably fit. I am 1.78 and not particularly "leggy" - say 30-32 inside leg - any ideas whether a 19" is just a bit too large? I know on road bikes its easier to get a smaller frame and then up the seat post, but wasn't sure if the same conventional wisdom applies to MTB?

Size Chart below:
5' 1" - 5' 5" 156 - 167 16"
5' 6" - 5' 8" 170 - 175 18"
5' 10" - 6' 1" 178 - 185 19"

Thanks in advance, especially your patience with a relatively rubbish question!

Comments

  • noste500
    noste500 Posts: 90
    I'm same height as you but 33 inside leg .

    Tried bizango and the boardman.
    20 bizango to big so I was 18
    Boardman tried 18 and was spot on . I would say you would be 18 at most .

    I had same dilemma on the bikes . I decided to buy the bizango with bc discount ( £540 )
    But at last minute got a boardman pro 29 new with tags for £590 ;-) (
    not from halfords though )
    Hth
  • timbo_tim
    timbo_tim Posts: 199
    Thanks noste, that is exactly what I needed to hear.

    You did well with a boardman pro at that price (was that an eBay find???)! Can bring cost down with BC discount and some topcashback, but still think the 27.5 team is a decent price for the spec...
  • winter_zombie
    winter_zombie Posts: 291
    well im 5ft 11" and a 31 inside leg
    and im on a boardman pro Ht 2013-14 model size large / 19"
  • noste500
    noste500 Posts: 90
    Yes eBay find mate . ;-)

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